From the creation of multiple post-World War II international courts to the proliferation of tribunals following wars in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda in the 1990s, international criminal justice has become a fixture of today's geopolitical landscape.
Leveraging its leadership, real-world expertise, and Georgetown Law’s expansive network, the International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI) educates policymakers and other stakeholders on the critical role of international criminal justice in promoting security and prosperity. It advocates for timely criminal accountability for atrocity crimes committed anywhere and offers invaluable practical support to accountability efforts.
ICJI seeks to forge a more equitable, efficient, and effective global system of criminal accountability for “atrocity crimes” – an umbrella term that includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and the crime of aggression.
The International Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgetown University Law Center is pleased to announce the re-appointment of three Senior Fellows: Irisa Cevra, Davorka Colak and Dr. Ingrid Elliott MBE.
Today marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine and its civilian population. The International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI) condemns Russia’s systemic criminality and calls for a renewed and strengthened commitment to accountability and justice by governments, regional bodies and the international community.
“The Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine welcomes this generous contribution from the British Government in support of ACA’s ongoing efforts to assist Ukrainian authorities in their investigations and prosecutions of war crimes stemming from Russia’s 2022 invasion. The UK has been a stalwart supporter of ACA since our inception and, in conjunction with the EU and US, has done much in terms of political, diplomatic, and financial assistance to ensure that we, and ultimately our Ukrainian partners, are successful in our pursuit for accountability.”
- 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗥𝗲𝘁.), 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀-𝗮𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, Lead Coordinator of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory (ACA) Group for Ukraine and Senior Director of the International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI) at Georgetown Law.
Seminar exploring challenges, investigative efforts, and successes in the pursuit of accountability for atrocity crimes committed during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Experts will share their experiences documenting front-line atrocities and discuss the legal frameworks involved in their work.
MODERATOR:
- Professor Alan Blakley, Visiting Professor, Kyiv Mohyla Academy, Faculty of Law
SPEAKERS:
- Volodymyr Hryshko, Legal Counsel, Truth Hounds
- Vladaslav Chyryk, Investigator, Truth Hounds
- Christopher “Kip” Hale, chief of staff to the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) for Ukraine and Georgetown's International Criminal Justice Initiative.
(This event was recorded and will be made available shortly.)
The International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI), in collaboration with the Human Rights Institute (HRI), held a panel discussion on the international effort to support Ukraine in its investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes.
ICJI led a three-day exchange visit between Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators and their Croatian counterparts to promote information sharing in Split, Croatia.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin (second from right) speaks on the need for Ukraine to learn from the Croatian experience during the Homeland War. He is joined by ICJI Senior Director Amb. Clint Williamson (left), Ivan Malenica, Minister of Justice and Public Administration of the Republic of Croatia (second from left), and Zlata Hrvoj-Šipek, State Attorney General of the Republic of Croatia (right).
ICJI senior expert Vincent Degert presents on the EU Accession process as it relates to the investigation and prosecution of war crimes.
ICJI Senior Director and ACA Lead Coordinator, Ambassador (ret.) Clint Williamson (left) speaks with ACA-ICJI international experts Ingrid Elliott (center left), Davorka Čolak (center right), and Irisa Čevra (right) on providing international support for the investigations and prosecutions of atrocity crimes in Ukraine.
Standing room only for ICJI's inaugural discussion on atrocity crimes prosecutions Ukraine.
Former Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, Stephen Rapp, questions the panel on their work in Ukraine.
ICJI-ACA expert Ingrid Elliot discusses issues related to conflict-related sexual violence during Russia's ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine.
ICJI-ACA expert Davorka Čolak answers audience questions.
The panel speaks with students from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Georgetown University Law Center faculty member, Professor Jane Stromseth, provides opening remarks for the panel discussion.
ICJI-ACA experts Ingrid Elliot (left), Davorka Čolak (center), and Irisa Čevra (right) respond to questions about international support to Ukraine for atrocity crimes issues.
ICJI-ACA expert Irisa Čevra provides insight into Bosnia and Herzegovina's approach to accountability for atrocity crimes.
